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HIV Enters The Brain And Doesn't Leave - Paradoxically, Drugs Intended To Reduce Brain Inflammation Increase Virus Levels
Currently, there are no treatments to clear HIV from the brain and spinal cord. Researchers have been looking into ways to reduce the stubborn inflammation HIV causes in the central nervous system.
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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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Norwegian Scientist Gives Himself Brain Damage, Trying To Disprove 'Havana Syndrome'
A Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing a device designed to investigate Havana Syndrome, prompting US and Norwegian government involvement.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Structural Changes In Adolescent Brain Affecting Mood, Memory: Study
Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study.
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Football Headers May Damage Your Brain, Study Reveals
A major study finds that frequent soccer headers may harm brain structure and function, even without concussions.
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US Neurologist Warns Against 3 Foods That May Harm Your Brain
These foods can cause serious neurological harm, including parasitic infections and exposure to harbour toxins and nasty bugs that can affect brain function, the expert said.
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UK Man Jailed For 2006 Assault That Caused His Boss' Death 11 Years Later
Mr Delis died on December 12, 2017, aged 68 after developing pneumonia. A postmortem found that his death was as a result of the delayed effects of the head injury caused in November 2006.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
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Terminally-Ill UK Baby To Spend Final Days In Hospice, Parents Seek More Time With Him
A British judge gave the parents of Charlie Gard until noon on Thursday to agree arrangements for his death with the hospital caring for him, failing which he would be transferred to a hospice where his ventilation tube would be removed
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5 Harmful Effects Of Mobile Phones On Your Brain
While cell phones and smart phones make our life so much more easier, there is no denying that the machine does bring some harm, and not only good. Read on to find out the top five negative effects from your cell phone to your brain!
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'Moderate' Drinking Linked To Brain Damage: Study
Even moderate drinking is linked to brain damage and a slight decline in mental skills, according to a study released Wednesday that calls into question many national alcohol guidelines.
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'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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Zika Virus Can Also Cause Serious Brain Infection In Adults: Researchers
The Zika virus, already linked to brain damage in babies, can also cause a serious brain infection in adult victims, French researchers warned Thursday.
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Cancer from Radiation: Is Your Smartphone Really the Culprit?
If you are terrified after reading studies claiming that cellphone radiation is a menacing health hazard and can even cause brain cancer, nothing could be further from the truth.
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US Moms-To-Be Seek Reassurance About Zika After Trips Abroad
US doctors are fielding a spate of calls from expectant mothers who recently travelled to countries affected by the Zika virus and fear possible exposure to the mosquito-borne infection linked to a spike in foetal brain damage in Brazil.
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HIV Enters The Brain And Doesn't Leave - Paradoxically, Drugs Intended To Reduce Brain Inflammation Increase Virus Levels
Currently, there are no treatments to clear HIV from the brain and spinal cord. Researchers have been looking into ways to reduce the stubborn inflammation HIV causes in the central nervous system.
-
This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
-
Norwegian Scientist Gives Himself Brain Damage, Trying To Disprove 'Havana Syndrome'
A Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing a device designed to investigate Havana Syndrome, prompting US and Norwegian government involvement.
-
Air Pollution Exposure Linked To Structural Changes In Adolescent Brain Affecting Mood, Memory: Study
Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language development, memory, and mood regulation, according to a study.
-
Football Headers May Damage Your Brain, Study Reveals
A major study finds that frequent soccer headers may harm brain structure and function, even without concussions.
-
US Neurologist Warns Against 3 Foods That May Harm Your Brain
These foods can cause serious neurological harm, including parasitic infections and exposure to harbour toxins and nasty bugs that can affect brain function, the expert said.
-
UK Man Jailed For 2006 Assault That Caused His Boss' Death 11 Years Later
Mr Delis died on December 12, 2017, aged 68 after developing pneumonia. A postmortem found that his death was as a result of the delayed effects of the head injury caused in November 2006.
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COVID-19 Caused Brain Damage In 2 Babies Who Contracted Infection In Womb: Study
US Researchers on Thursday reported what they believe are the first two confirmed cases of babies born with brain damage as a result of the COVID-19 virus crossing into their mothers' placenta.
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Terminally-Ill UK Baby To Spend Final Days In Hospice, Parents Seek More Time With Him
A British judge gave the parents of Charlie Gard until noon on Thursday to agree arrangements for his death with the hospital caring for him, failing which he would be transferred to a hospice where his ventilation tube would be removed
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5 Harmful Effects Of Mobile Phones On Your Brain
While cell phones and smart phones make our life so much more easier, there is no denying that the machine does bring some harm, and not only good. Read on to find out the top five negative effects from your cell phone to your brain!
-
'Moderate' Drinking Linked To Brain Damage: Study
Even moderate drinking is linked to brain damage and a slight decline in mental skills, according to a study released Wednesday that calls into question many national alcohol guidelines.
-
'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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Zika Virus Can Also Cause Serious Brain Infection In Adults: Researchers
The Zika virus, already linked to brain damage in babies, can also cause a serious brain infection in adult victims, French researchers warned Thursday.
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Cancer from Radiation: Is Your Smartphone Really the Culprit?
If you are terrified after reading studies claiming that cellphone radiation is a menacing health hazard and can even cause brain cancer, nothing could be further from the truth.
-
US Moms-To-Be Seek Reassurance About Zika After Trips Abroad
US doctors are fielding a spate of calls from expectant mothers who recently travelled to countries affected by the Zika virus and fear possible exposure to the mosquito-borne infection linked to a spike in foetal brain damage in Brazil.
